SCARPA Boulderfest 2024
Be a part of Australia's most popular climbing competition.
Date and time
Location
222 Montague Rd
222 Montague Road West End, QLD 4101 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
- 1 day 15 hours
Scarpa Boulderfest 2024 is coming!
Selling out for a fifth year in a row, Boulderfest is a social climbing competition that takes over Urban Climb's West End Boulder Hall (Brisbane, QLD) for one weekend each year.
Boulderfest is Australia's most popular climbing competition. We also host a spectacle finals event, showcasing Urban Climb's world-class routesetting alongside Australia's top performing climbers.
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Climbing Categories
- Competitive (Female, Gender Inclusive & Male)
- Social (Open & Para)
- Teams (of 2-4)
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Useful Event Resources
This information share drive should help you with reviewing the different climbing formats available:
- Downloadable Event Timetable
- Climber Handbooks - Competitive / Social & Teams
- Volunteer Application
- Shirt Size Guide
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Important Ticketing Information
Key Dates:
- Thursday 9th May 10am AEST: Climbing Rounds tickets on Sale (END when sold out, or midnight 31st July)
- Thursday 18th July @ 10am AEST: Finals Spectating tickets on Sale (END when sold out, or 5pm 04th August)
- July 29th to August 2nd: West End Boulder Hall Gym Reset/Closure
- Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August: Event Weekend
Registration info required for EACH INDIVIDUAL
- First & Last Name
- Category
- Birthday
- Shirt Size
- Postcode
Ticket Prices
- Early Bird - $60 (don't sleep on this!)
- Regular - $75
- Finals Viewing - $5 (released July 18)
Terms and Conditions:
- Climbing round tickets includes a limited edition event T-shirt
- Shirt sizes are not guaranteed and allocations are only available until exhausted
- You must be 16+ at the time of the event in order to climb at Boulderfest
- One round registration per person.
- Refunds and transfers available through your Eventbrite Account up to 7 days before the event.
- Event merchandise (t-shirts/water bottle) must be collected during the event weekend, no postage options avaialable.
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Introduction to our Event Sponsors
We'll have plenty of activations and prizes to be won over this jam-packed weekend, thanks to the support from:
Naming @scarpa_australia
Major @climbing_anchors @rocktherapybne
Uncommon Ground @mountainculturebeerco
Supporting @blackdiamond @clifbar @szentclimbing
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Looking to Volunteer?
This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the community. Fill out this form to sign-up, and you're more than welcome to climb and volunteer on the same day. You can also read more about what's involved with our volunteering info pack. Applications close July 1st.
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Finals Ticketing: ACAQ Fundraiser
Boulderfest is growing, and so does our capacity to create positive change. This year's finals event will be ticketed, with proceeds going to ACAQ. Your tickets automatically enter you into the lucky door prize which will be announced at the event; win front row seats for yourself and 2 friends to Australia's most exciting finals climbing spectacle.
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Livestreaming Finals
We will be livestreaming the finals event for free via Urban Climb's YouTube channel from 5:15pm AEST. Tag us on Instagram and share #SCARPABF24 for a chance of your watching party to be featured on the stream.
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Keep scrolling for a visual event timetable, and FAQ section.
Frequently asked questions
In order to ensure everyone gets an equal opportunity to climb at Boulderfest you can only register once - for one category only.
Follow this link: https://forms.gle/PDtQcnRt8yL9Xb6s5
You must be 16 years or older at the time of the event.
One team member will complete registration and payment for the entire team. It is best to have everyone's emails, first name and last name and shirt size, birthday and postcode ready before registering as we require each attendee's details before completing checkout.
The top 6 athletes of each category from the competitive rounds will go head to head in the finals event on Sunday night. The podium placers (top 3 from each category) will receive cash prizes.
Rather than registering for conventional Open A/Open B/Masters/Inclusion categories, you'll choose to compete in one of three types of rounds: competitive, social or team social.
Male, Female and Gender Inclusive; The gender inclusive category is for competitive climbers who do not identify within a binary gender category and do not wish to register under a binary identifier in Boulderfest.
Free viewing via the Urban Climb Youtube Channel, August 6th, 5:15pm AEST... and why not? https://www.youtube.com/urbanclimb1
Yes, as we have venue capacity and liquor licensing restrictions - all ticketing revenue from finals will be going towards ACAQ, and supporting climbing access in QLD. *If you are experiencing financial hardship and still want to attend, please contact the event organiser.
No - spectating is free and encouraged during the climbing rounds. There might event be some side-quests for you to complete.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PhObIWk3LPcjuzGSWqhY26FpzfT4uIxv?usp=sharing
#SCARPABF24
COMPETITIVE → Climb and challenge yourself with some of the best climbers in Australia (or just for your own personal goals ?). This category gives gives you a chance to climb in the FINALS. All skill levels compete together in the first three rounds of the weekend, and are ranked by gender.
Scoring will be by attempts, rather than tops with flash points available. This means that your potential points decrease with each unsuccessful attempt, up to 6 attempts. Any successful attempts beyond 6 will count and score the same as if it were 6. The competition is self-scored using Fingercomps
For those who wish to compete and challenge themselves and just soak up the Boulderfest vibes. *SOCIAL and TEAM sessions will have bonus challenges, costumes, general goofy antics, and prizes.
TEAM* → Love climbing with the homies? The TEAM category is for you. Compete socially as a team of 2, 3 or 4. Scoring will be team-focused.*SOCIAL and TEAM sessions will have bonus challenges, costumes, general goofy antics, and prizes.
We excited to officially announce the introduction of a para climbing social session! Sunday social round 2 will include an open para climbing category for anyone who identifies as having an impairment that affects their climbing experience. For more info, please read the social climber handbook.